Facilities Updates

BARR; Bushfire At Risk Register

The Victorian Government has allocated $20 million towards the 2018-19 Planned Maintenance Program (PMP). This includes funding for a supplement for bushfire vegetation clearance at schools that are identified as being at risk of bushfires.  Our school is categorised as a BARR school and we have received a grant from the Victorian government for Vegetation clearance to reduce bushfire risk.  

As a BARR school we are required to undertake these measures as part of our emergency management planning.  These works included clearing, pruning and maintenance of the trees and vegetation at the rear of our the school property, school boundaries with particular emphasis on the school building that is designated as our ‘Shelter in Place’ in the event of an emergency.  These works were carried out by a local service provider (arborist) in collaboration with the Department’s emergency service officer Mr. Glen Tarrant and our maintenance person.

The safety of our school community is of a high priority and an added bonus is that our school grounds are looking very impressive. 

Where to next?

We are continually discussing and problem solving ways we can further improve the learning and play spaces at CSPS.

Please take a look at the display in the main Administration foyer that celebrates what we have achieved, as well as asking for future ideas.

Note:  PFA are focusing fundraising on play spaces.

Your feedback is always welcome and strongly promoted.  Please send an email to the school or write your ideas on the display board.